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numpad0yesterday at 11:26 PM1 replyview on HN

Japan only, but KDDI/Kyocera never stopped IP rated phones with removable battery. TORQUE G07(2026) is IP65/68/69 rated with a coin key locked removable back cover.

It also officially support submersion in seawater as well as cleaning with soapy water. Most glued phones support neither.

1: https://k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2088291.html


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nmeofthestatetoday at 10:21 AM

I googled it - nobody is buying that thing instead of a normal consumer smartphone. It's like a 'Panasonic Toughbook' in phone form.